Contrasting the socialization experiences of doctoral students in high- and low-completing departments: A qualitative analysis of disciplinary contexts at one institution

Journal of Higher Education

Volumn 81, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 61-81

  Gardner, Susan K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MAINE   (United States)

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EID: 77249168708     PISSN: 00221546     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1353/jhe.0.0081     Document Type: Review

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